Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy (Book III: Lesser Evil)
By Timothy Zahn
- Release Date: 2021-11-16
- Genre: Science Fiction
Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The fate of the Chiss Ascendancy hangs in the balance in the epic finale of the Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy trilogy from Timothy Zahn.
For thousands of years the Chiss Ascendancy has been an island of calm, a center of power, and a beacon of integrity. It is led by the Nine Ruling Families, whose leadership stands as a bulwark of stability against the Chaos of the Unknown Regions.
But that stability has been eroded by a cunning foe who winnows away trust and loyalty in equal measure. Bonds of fidelity have given way to lines of division among the families. Despite the efforts of the Expansionary Defense Fleet, the Ascendancy slips closer and closer to civil war.
The Chiss are no strangers to war. Their mythic status in the Chaos was earned through conflict and terrible deeds, some long buried. Until now. To ensure the Ascendancy’s future, Thrawn will delve deep into its past, uncovering the dark secrets surrounding the ascension of the First Ruling Family. But the truth of a family’s legacy is only as strong as the legend that supports it. Even if that legend turns out to be a lie.
To secure the salvation of the Ascendancy, is Thrawn willing to sacrifice everything? Including the only home he has ever known?
Reviews
I really enjoyed it.
5By CVNoleGreat ending to a very good series.Awesome, unbelievable and down right amazing.
5By Thedarkside1726This Book will go down as one of his best. I will definitely be reading this series multiple times.A fitting end
5By McmuzzleCould not put it down. Blown away that this book came out so soon after the previous considering how fantastic they both were. I’m sure it has issues, but I’m blinded by how happy this makes me to still have hope for Star Wars as a setting.Great Trilogy
5By Tegen - MKEThis was an overall solid finish to the prequel trilogy! The content balances well between action, politics, and the provision of characters’ background origins. Thrawn is too cool of a character to not enjoy the book so if you dig Thrawn, you’ll like it.Just ok
3By TigersJC86This book ultimately feels overly long with a quick finish. There seemed to be too many characters while at the same time a noticeable absence of its main character. While I appreciate this novel leading its story up to Thrawn it feels somewhat unsatisfying.VERY Emotional
5By GermskiiI haven’t cried this much since the season 2 finale of The Mandalorian. Definitely a great book! 10/10